Nixon to Withdraw Most U S Troops From Vietnam by May
President Nixon announced that about 70,060 U S troops will be withdrawn from Vietnam by May leaving a residual force likely between 10,000 and 50,000. Defense Secretary Laird noted a continued presence until POWs are freed, with the policy marking the seventh drawdown since 1969.
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Washington
UPI
Nixon
Vietnam
Miami Beach
Defense
Melvin R. Laird
White House
Weather outlook with cooler temps and foggy mornings
Fair conditions continue through tomorrow with morning fog. Highs near the mid-50s. Tonight will drop to the upper 30s to low 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph. Yesterday’s high 66 and low 44.
Preschool study finds benefits for children from broken homes
A Department of Education study presented to the State Board of Education notes preschool programs are highly effective overall. It reports children from broken homes performed better than average in pre school readiness and in post program testing, highlighting surprising outcomes in early education.
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State Board of Education
Department of Education
Wallace kicks national campaign from Tallahassee rally
George Wallace launches a national bid for the presidency as an Alabama Democrat in Tallahassee Florida urging a grass roots movement to seize control of the party from intellectual snobs He vows to expose fellow candidates who he says are telling it like trait He also notes Boston mayor John V Lindsay will seek the Mas cadecoetts Democratic primary and White House plans surprise retirement of a key federal judge
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George Wallace
Bama
Tallahassee
Fla
National Democratic Party
Alabama
First week of 1972 sees American deaths in Indochina war
The United States command in Saigon announces five Americans killed and 47 wounded in fighting in Indochina during the first week of 1972, marking the 14th straight week deaths have fallen below 10.
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United States
Saigon
Atte
Reagan orders complete probe of Industrial Safety division
Governor Ronald Reagan orders a full investigation of the Division of Industrial Safety after its chief Jack F. Hatton offered to resign under fire from legislators. The inquiry, labeled the first of its kind for the office, will determine whether Hatton’s resignation is accepted and probe comments that the division “stinks” while officials discuss possible prosecution and reforms.
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Sacramento
UPI
Ronald Reagan
Division of Industrial Safety
Jack F. Hatton
Reagan
Ce Asa
Hatton
ACWD bond timing uncertain May or June election
Alameda County Water District seeks a 7.9 million bond vote with timing unclear. Options include May own election, June 6 primary, or June 27 pending state reapportionment. County elections chief warns May vote impossible. district may run it itself but risks bond invalidity from irregularities. Directors weigh consolidating with the primary.
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Alameda
Whitfield
Harry Brimbaugh
Voters may be asked to okay college plan tax override
Fremont New ark Community College District may seek a tax override in June to cover a projected $1 million shortfall for Phase 1 B of the Mission Boulevard campus project. President Epler says 2 to 5 cents per $120 valuation may be needed, with local funds matching a state grant.
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Fremont-Newark Community College
Ohlone College
Stephen E. Epler
Joeal
Mission Boulevard
Ohlone
Epler
Funding sought by CDC expansion plan details
Project director John Baker outlines changes to expand the CDC program. Proposed staff would grow from three to six fulltime positions, with a crisis center supervisor and volunteer staff, plus a director for a workshop and an administrative assistant. Federal funding amounts to be determined as details are drawn up.
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CDC
John Baker
Baker
Saling
Old folks home upgrades amid state action in Fremont
Fremont residents report Nites Garden Residence at 20 W Pickering Ave, run by Maryles Nahl, is under state pressure over fire hazards and undergoing upgrades after an injunction attempt to close the facility. Nahl, who has operated the home a decade, notes it began as a 1971 Christian Science house and now operates non sectarian, described as a small country hotel rather than a hospital or rest home.
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Fremont
State Welfare
Nites Garden
Pickering Ave
Maryles Nahl
Martha Barker
South County
Two enter race for Fremont city council
Fremont unfolds a new council contest as Don F. Potestio a 55 year old industrial engineer and Clyde H Queen Sr 43 owner of an industrial security patrol service announce bids. Potestio calls for economic based solutions boosting industry tax base parks and landscaping to end the cold city image. Queen a private investigator pledges to listen to residents and push more business growth and sites for recreational and off road motorcycle activities. Both men say they are running for their first political office.
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Fremont
Don F. Potestio
Clyde H. Queen Sr
Potestio
Queen
Pri
Polestio
Alameda Naval Air Station
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